basic information

Main building

Nichiren statue

Myohonji is one of several temples of the Nichiren sect of Japanese Buddhism along the hills in the southeast of Kamakura. The temple was founded by Hiki Yoshimoto in 1260, and features a statue of Nichiren.

The temple is connected via a hiking trail with some other nearby temples and a shrine. It leads through the wooded hills of Kamakura, and should be explored only with good walking shoes and during dry weather, because there are a few steep and rough passages.

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how to get there

Myohonji is a 10-15 minute walk from Kamakura Station.

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hours and fees

Hours:	9:00 to 17:00
Closed:	No closing days
Admission:	Free

news and reports

Kamakura Cherry Blossom Report April 8, 2009

travel community

Popularity of Myohonji Temple:
Users who have been to Kamakura: 868
Users who have been to Myohonji Temple: 111

14th of 14 most visited sights in Kamakura.
176th of 554 most visited sights nationwide.

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